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Having good positional chess is a must as you move up the rating ladder.
One-time blunders and tactical shots will reduce in number and you will have to play in a more nuanced way to get an advantage.
So, in this article, we will take a look at some important themes and topics in positional chess to better your positional understanding.
How to win with white pieces? In chess, the right to start first gives White more possibilities for grabbing space, developing pieces, and seizing the initiative. But overall, Black is successful at equalizing the chances in the opening.
That leads to the question: how should you approach the game to win more often with White pieces?
The Slav Defense was a perennial sight on the chessboards of masters in the early 20th century. This an astute reply to White’s Queen’s Gambit, whose sole creation was based on solving the problems inherent to the Queen’s Gambit Declined. It is a solid defense and is played from the beginner to the World Championship level. Even though it is an old opening it is still played by many of the world’s top grandmasters. In this article, we will take a look at 10 reasons why you should play the Slav defense.
Queen’s Gambit Accepted (QGA) can be categorized under the postmodern category of openings. This is because it is a mixture of classical and hypermodern opening ideas.
Generally, in classical openings, the opening is played out in such a way that there are no major weaknesses created, whereas in Hypermodern openings you give up the center and fight for it after deploying your pieces to favorable squares.
Are you passionate about chess and want to improve your attacking skills? I am excited to introduce you to a brand-new training that will take your attacking chess to new heights. Get ready to unleash your inner attacking genius with the 10 Best Attacking Games of All Time, led by none other than GM Marian Petrov.
Practical chess has a time limit. You can only make a certain number of moves with high think time. It’s a well-known fact that the number of possibilities in a game increase exponentially as the number of moves increases. Therefore, it makes sense to study the initial part of the game and try to prepare the moves in advance in order to save time and increase familiarity. This is where Opening Preparation comes in.
Are you tired of spending countless hours on opening preparation with nothing to show for it?
Many club players spend tons of time trying to learn openings, memorize variations, and book up on theory… but at the end of the day, this doesn’t help them to win any more games.
Why?
There are 3 biggest roadblocks club players face in learning openings…
Ding Liren is an enigmatic figure in the world of modern chess. Despite his unassuming demeanor, he possesses a level of ruthlessness and coldness on the board that is truly remarkable. He is a masterful player of chess and a true champion at heart.
If you are a chess enthusiast, you have probably heard of Anish Giri, the Dutch grandmaster who is currently ranked number 10 in the world. Anish is one of the top chess players in the world.
He is a four-time Dutch champion, a chess prodigy, and a social media star in the chess world, known for his witty and humorous online presence, often engaging in friendly banter with other chess personalities.
Looking for a dynamic opening for White, full of sacrifices and aggressive play? Look no further. IM Zaur Tekeyev recommends the Modern Vienna Game.